Consultant Neurologist and Neurophysiologist Private neurological care in Birmingham and the West Midlands
Specialist assessment and treatment for epilepsy, headaches, movement disorders, neuropathy and complex neurological symptoms, alongside advanced EEG, EMG and nerve conduction testing.
Clear routes to the right professional service
The practice brings together private neurology, specialist neurophysiology, medico-legal expertise and a new analytic psychotherapy service. Each pathway has its own enquiry route and clearly defined professional context.
Neurology consultations
Outpatient assessment and management for headaches, seizures, movement disorders, memory concerns, neuropathic pain and suspected nerve or muscle disorders.
Neurophysiology testing
Specialist EEG, EMG and nerve conduction studies to assess electrical activity in the brain, peripheral nerves and muscles.
Analytic psychotherapy
In-depth psychotherapy for suitable adults in central Birmingham, following assessment by a senior analyst and within Dr Manfredonia's advanced analytic training.
Medico-legal expert witness services
Independent neurological opinion supported by extensive consultant experience and certification through the Cardiff University Bond Solon Civil Expert Witness Scheme.
Specialist assessment across a broad range of neurological concerns
The following are among the principal areas assessed in private outpatient practice. Acute neurological emergencies require urgent NHS or emergency care.
Epilepsy and seizures
Assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management of epilepsy and paroxysmal neurological events.
ExploreHeadache and migraine
Investigation and treatment planning for migraine, persistent headache and facial pain syndromes.
ExploreMovement disorders
Expert review of tremor, Parkinsonian symptoms, dystonia and other involuntary movements.
ExploreNeuropathy
Evaluation of numbness, tingling, weakness, pain and suspected peripheral nerve damage.
ExploreNeuromuscular conditions
Assessment of disorders affecting peripheral nerves, muscles and neuromuscular transmission.
ExploreMultiple sclerosis
Specialist neurological review for suspected or established demyelinating disease.
ExploreNeurophysiology
Clinical interpretation of electrical signals from the brain, nerves and muscles.
ExploreSleep disorders
Neurological assessment where sleep symptoms intersect with wider neurological concerns.
ExploreMore neurological conditions assessed and treated
These grouped summaries preserve the broader clinical scope of the practice while keeping the homepage easy to navigate. Select a category to view representative conditions and access the relevant detailed page.
Cerebrovascular disorders
- Stroke and transient ischaemic attack
- Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
- Vascular malformations
- Selected outpatient cerebrovascular follow-up
Epilepsy and paroxysmal disorders
- Epilepsy and recurrent seizures
- Paroxysmal neurological events
- Functional or non-epileptic attacks
- Complex seizure assessment
Movement disorders
- Parkinson's disease and atypical Parkinsonism
- Essential tremor and dystonia
- Chorea, myoclonus and tics
- Ataxia and coordination disorders
Demyelinating and inflammatory disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
- MOG antibody disease
- Inflammatory and autoimmune neurological conditions
Neurodegenerative disorders
- Dementia and cognitive decline
- Motor neurone disease
- Spinocerebellar degeneration
- Progressive neurological symptoms
Headache and pain disorders
- Migraine and tension-type headache
- Cluster headache and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias
- Trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain
- Secondary and medication-overuse headache
Neuromuscular junction disorders
- Myasthenia gravis
- Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
- Fatigable weakness
- Congenital myasthenic syndromes
Peripheral nerve disorders
- Polyneuropathy and mononeuropathy
- Carpal tunnel and ulnar neuropathy
- Radiculopathy and plexopathy
- Guillain-Barre syndrome and CIDP
Muscle disorders and myopathies
- Muscular dystrophy
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Metabolic and endocrine myopathy
- Weakness and suspected muscle disease
Spinal cord disorders
- Compressive and non-compressive myelopathy
- Inflammatory spinal cord disease
- Hereditary spastic paraplegia
- Selected post-injury neurological assessment
Infections of the nervous system
- Meningitis and encephalitis follow-up
- Neurological complications of infection
- Brain abscess and neuro-HIV
- Post-infectious neurological symptoms
Metabolic, toxic and systemic disorders
- Metabolic and toxic encephalopathy
- Mitochondrial disorders
- Neurological complications of systemic disease
- Medication and substance-related neurological symptoms
Brain and spinal tumours
- Glioma and meningioma
- Pituitary and spinal tumours
- Neurological symptom assessment
- Selected outpatient follow-up and second opinion
Functional neurological disorders
- Functional weakness and movement symptoms
- Functional seizures
- Functional sensory symptoms
- Positive neurological diagnosis and explanation
Understanding what lies beneath recurring feelings, symptoms and patterns
Analytic psychotherapy is a gradual, collaborative process that looks beyond immediate symptoms. It creates space to explore relationships, memories, emotions, dreams and patterns that may continue to shape present-day life.
Certified Civil Expert Witness
Dr Francesco Manfredonia has satisfied the requirements of the Cardiff University Bond Solon Civil Expert Witness Scheme and has been certified by Cardiff University's School of Law and Politics as an Expert Witness.
Independent neurological opinion supported by clinical and expert witness experience
Dr Manfredonia accepts appropriate medico-legal instructions requiring expert neurological assessment, review of records, causation analysis, prognosis and preparation of clear independent reports for civil proceedings.
Consultant leadership, specialist clinical practice and continuing professional development
Dr Francesco Manfredonia has worked as a Consultant Neurologist since 2007 and has served as Clinical Director for Neurology and Neurophysiology at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. He trained in Italy and the United Kingdom and has a particular clinical interest in epilepsy and neurophysiology.
Consultations at Midland Health, Francis Road
Francis Road Clinic
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B16 8SP
General neurology consultations and neurophysiology diagnostic studies, including nerve conduction studies and needle EMG.
Insured and self-paying patients are welcome
Patients should confirm authorisation and policy requirements with their insurer before attending. Self-paying appointments are also available.
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